What Doesn't Kill You

"Everyone has a choice. Every choice has a consequence."

Sep 10 2009 R 1h 40m
Crime, Drama

Two childhood friends from South Boston turn to crime as a way to get by, ultimately causing a strain in their personal lives and their friendship.

Plot

An armored car is robbed by three men. A passing police officer and one of the robbers exchange fire. The robber is Paulie. In a flashback we follow him and his closest friend, Brian, as they grow up together in South Boston. They're tough guys, thugs, doing jobs for the local boss and chaffing to do more. Paulie's the leader. Brian drinks too much and free bases, ignoring his wife and two young boys. Life-changing events lead him to try to go straight, look for work, take what comes his way, and go to A.A. meetings. He struggles. Paulie shows him the plans for the armored car job. Will they do it? "I am who I am," Brian tells his wife. Is crime his only skill?

Written by

Brian Goodman, Paul T. Murray, Donnie Wahlberg

Directed by

Brian Goodman

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Yari Film Group

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
13,585
Average Rating
6.5 out of 10
Metascore
71
Popularity
NA